Coronavirus News for Plan Sponsors
The latest news about market volatility, benefits and business updates, and legislative and regulatory actions.
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Understanding the Market Cycle Is Important to Retirement Plan Investors
It is inevitable that markets will go up and down; lessons about downturns should always...
Survey Findings
Mergers and acquisitions have reshaped the retirement plan industry—and our 2019 DC Best in Class Providers list.
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SECURE Act Eases Paths for DB Plans
A new minimum age for in-service withdrawals and permanent nondiscrimination testing relief ease plan sponsors’ ability to keep older employees and protect their benefits.
CARES Act Passes Congress, Including Retirement Plan Relief
Plan sponsors who have faced regional natural disasters will be familiar with many of the relief provisions adopted by Congress,...
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Cohen & Buckmann adds counsel to Employee Benefits & ERISA practice; Penn Mutual hires portfolio managers for balanced income strategy;...
Data Shows Majority of Investors Staying Calm Amid Volatility
Vanguard found its clients with only a defined contribution (DC) retirement plan relationship exhibited the lowest levels of trading.
Lawsuit Over Asset-Based Fees for Nationwide’s Retirement Plan Program Dismissed
The parties say they have reached a confidential settlement resolving all claims.
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Investment Product and Service Launches
Innovator expands Defined Outcome ETF suite; Vanguard merges Capital and Windsor funds; and IHS Markit delays rebalancing actions on indices.
Lawsuit Accuses Nationwide of Trying to Profit From 401(k) Investment
The complaint says plan fiduciaries failed to negotiate fixed-interest contract terms for the 401(k) that were as good as the...
Appellate Court Adds Color to Northwestern University’s ERISA Suit Win
Throughout the 7th Circuit’s decision, it contends the plaintiffs put forth their own opinions and preferences rather than evidence of...
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Newport Drops 3(16) Service Fees for Clients
Newport is providing complimentary 3(16) administrative fiduciary services to clients for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year.
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Financial ownership: Helping participants move from engagement to actions
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Navigating the student debt crisis
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The Case for a Process
Litigation is an ever-present threat, but sponsors can lessen their plan’s exposure.
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A Changed Perspective
What sponsors should know to navigate the new safe harbor for annuities.
Wellness Strategies
Ready As It Goes
An emergency savings plan can give employees financial confidence.
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Income Insight
The SECURE Act will bring uniformity to lifetime income projections.
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